Acadia After Dark

Christian Leathers
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Welcome to Acadia After Dark, where the shadows of Maine come alive with tales of mystery, history, and the supernatural. From the fog‑soaked pines to the rocky coastline, Maine holds stories that don’t stay quiet. Acadia After Dark dives into local folklore, haunted history, and real unexplained encounters — all told by people who were raised in these woods. Join your host, Reverend Redbeard, as we explore the hidden corners of this enchanting landscape, uncovering the legends and lore that haunt its woods, coasts, and skies. From ghost stories and cryptid sightings to forgotten histories and eerie encounters, Acadia After Dark is your guide to the unknown. Podcasts, investigations, and atmospheric horror come together to illuminate the shadows of the Pine Tree State. Whether you're a believer in the supernatural or just love a good horror story, Acadia After Dark promises to thrill, chill, and captivate. Subscribe now and embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Acadia's nocturnal mysteries. Produced and published by Acadia After Dark L.L.C., an independent Maine‑based studio dedicated to dark folklore, haunted history, and atmospheric audio storytelling. Keep your lantern lit, stay safe out there and remember—some stories are best told after dark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Acadia After Dark Fogcast Episode 38: Where Maine Turns Dark

    15h ago

    Acadia After Dark Fogcast Episode 38: Where Maine Turns Dark

    In this episode of the Fogcast, I sit down with Amazon‑bestselling mystery author Michael Lowell Wright, a writer shaped by the deep woods, logging roads, and folklore of inland Maine. Tonight, we explore The Golden Road, Wright’s breakout novel that blends real disappearances, Maine legend, and the eerie pull of the North Woods into a dark literary universe. Wright shares how his years as a third‑generation logger and mill worker inform the authenticity of his settings, from the moose‑haunted stretches of the Golden Road to the forgotten towns of the county. The conversation drifts through nighttime hikes in Acadia, UFO encounters near Lambert Lake, the psychology of horror, and the strange, prehistoric atmosphere of Maine’s interior wilderness. Listeners will hear about the real cases that inspired the book’s opening mystery, the hidden “Easter eggs” woven throughout the narrative, and Wright’s upcoming frontier thriller The Township. This episode is a journey into the places where the map runs out, the woods listen, and Maine turns dark. Find more of Michael's work at wheremaineturnsdark.com If you enjoy the show please leave a rating as it helps get the show in the ears of more listeners. New episodes of the Fogcast go up every Monday. Become a Lantern Holder on Patreon to gain early access to ad free episodes, as well as digital extras and exclusive content. Visit acadiaafterdark.com for more horror from the fog soaked woods of Maine. Keep those lanterns lit and stay safe out there hikers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min
  2. 5 Maine Cryptids You've Probably Never Heard Of...

    2d ago

    5 Maine Cryptids You've Probably Never Heard Of...

    Step off the marked trails and into the places where Maine keeps its secrets. In this episode, we explore five cryptids whispered about in logging camps, fishing towns, and the deep woods where the map fades to blank paper. From the branch‑throwing Agropelter lurking in hollow pines to the lightning‑quick Hide‑behind that stalks the dark, from Cherryfield’s unsettling Goatman to Cassie the ancient sea serpent of Casco Bay, and finally the towering, ghost‑white Specter Moose of the North Woods — these are the creatures that live between the stories and the shadows. If you enjoy wandering into the darker corners of Maine folklore, drop us a rating, and consider becoming a Lantern Holder on Patreon for early access, ad‑free episodes, and exclusive Acadia After Dark content. Visit acadiaafterdark.com for more horror from the dark places between the pines. Keep those lanterns lit and stay safe out there hikers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  3. Acadia After Dark Fogcast Episode 37: Terrific Tomes of Maine

    Jun 23

    Acadia After Dark Fogcast Episode 37: Terrific Tomes of Maine

    In this episode of the Fogcast, I sit down with writer and Mainer, Chris Moller for a conversation that drifts from the everyday to the uncanny — the way life in the Pine Tree State often does. From childhood summers in Kennebunkport to the quiet roads of Union and the Victorian bones of Rockland, Chris has lived more versions of Maine than most. We talk about the strange alchemy this place works on artists: the long winters, the isolation, the sense of history pressing in from the treeline, and the way all of it shapes the stories we tell. The conversation winds through the realities of living here — the cost of groceries, the strain of post‑pandemic tourism, the impossible rent, and the way small communities hold themselves together anyway. Chris shares the balancing act of working multiple jobs, running a community auction, and carving out time to write Superlative, a Southern Gothic novel braided with Maine folklore and the ghosts of real experiences. Chris also recounts a chilling encounter on Clary Hill Road: a towering, intelligent creature with yellow eyes and a smell of rot that no known animal carries. This is an episode about Maine as it truly is: beautiful, brutal, creative, haunted, and alive with stories waiting to be told. If you enjoy the show please leave a rating. New episodes of the Fogcast go up every Monday. Become a Lantern Holder on Patreon to gain early access to ad free episodes, as well as digital extras and exclusive content. Visit acadiaafterdark.com for more horror from the fog soaked woods of Maine. Keep those lanterns lit and stay safe out there hikers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 8m
  4. The Boy on the Sand Bar

    Jun 20

    The Boy on the Sand Bar

    Bar Island in Bar Harbor, Maine is known for its tidal crossing — a path that appears and disappears with the sea. But beneath the beauty lies a story that has haunted the community for more than a century. Revisit a historic tragedy from 1915 and the ghostly legends that followed as we explore the darker side of Mount Desert Island, where memory, tide, and folklore intertwine. If you enjoy the show please leave a rating. New episodes of the Fogcast go up every Monday. Become a Lantern Holder on Patreon to gain access to ad free episodes a day early, as well as bonus digital content and exclusive extras. Visit acadiaafterdark.com for more horror from the foggy coast of Maine. Keep those lanterns lit and stay safe out there hikers... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    17 min
  5. Acadia After Dark Fogcast Episode 36: Mutants of the East

    Jun 16

    Acadia After Dark Fogcast Episode 36: Mutants of the East

    In this episode of Fogcast, I sit down with Ryan Von Ghoulsworth—DJ, archivist, writer, and the mind behind Mutants of the East—for a deep dive into Maine’s haunted musical underbelly. A lifelong Mainer with roots in Auburn, Ryan has spent years digging through the state’s overlooked sonic history. From producing for Damnation Land to hosting WMPG’s Mutants of the East (and transforming it into a record label in 2025), Ryan has become a key figure in preserving the strange, the forgotten, and the fiercely local. All of Ryan’s links are included below so artists can connect, collaborate, or submit to the Maine Covers Maine project. https://www.mutantsoftheeast.com/ https://linktr.ee/mutantsoftheeast https://mutantsoftheeast.bandcamp.com/ If you enjoy the show please leave a rating as it help get the show in the ears of more listeners. New episodes of the Fogcast go up every Monday. Become a Lantern Holder on Patreon to gain access to ad free episodes a day early, as well as digital extras and exclusive content. Visit acadiaafterdark.com for more horror from the foggy coast of Maine. Keep those lanterns lit and stay safe out there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 9m
  6. The Faceless Woman of Silver Lake: A True Maine Haunting

    Jun 12

    The Faceless Woman of Silver Lake: A True Maine Haunting

    CW: Descriptions of violence Is Sarah Ware still searching for justice? Or is something older wearing her shape? In 1898, Bucksport, Maine was shaken by the brutal and still‑unsolved murder of Sarah Ware. More than a century later, witnesses continue to report chilling encounters around — and beneath — the waters of Silver Lake. In this episode, we explore the life and death of Sarah MacDonald Ware, the investigation that failed to bring her killer to justice, and the decades of ghostly sightings that followed. From Almira Miles’ early claims of spectral knocks to modern encounters on the lake’s hiking trails, Sarah’s story refuses to fade. Featuring a special voiceover from Maine author and researcher Nomar Slevik, this episode seeks to uncover what might still linger in the dark waters of Silver Lake. If you enjoy the show please leave a rating on your audio platform of choice as it helps the show get in the ears of more listeners. New episodes of the Fogcast go up every Monday. Become a Lantern Holder on Patreon to gain access to ad free episodes a day early, as well as bonus digital content and the Lantern Logbook. Visit acadiaafterdark.com for more horror from the foggy coast of Maine. Keep those lanterns lit and stay safe out there hikers... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min
  7. Acadia After Dark Fogcast Episode 35: Locating the Lost

    Jun 9

    Acadia After Dark Fogcast Episode 35: Locating the Lost

    Tonight’s Fogcast brought in two guests who know the darker corners of Maine better than most. Travis Hartford and Jeff Atwood, the voices behind Locating the Lost, joined me to talk about their work uncovering the stories behind missing persons and cold cases throughout New England. Their podcast blends interviews, live case discussions, and deep‑dive investigations to give a voice to those who’ve gone silent. We talked about the cases that haunt them, the rumors that swirl through small towns, and some eerie moments they’ve encountered while chasing the truth. You can find Locating the Lost here: https://www.facebook.com/locatingthelostones/ https://www.youtube.com/@locatingthelost If you enjoy the show please leave a rating and share the show with a friend. New episodes of the Fogcast go up every Monday. Become a Lantern Holder on Patreon to gain access to ad free episodes a day early, as well as digital content and the Lantern Logbook. Visit acadiaafterdark.com for more horror from the foggy coast of Maine. Keep those lanterns lit and stay safe out there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 22m
  8. Acadia After Dark Fogcast Episode 34: Wicked Treasure and Witch Windows

    Jun 2

    Acadia After Dark Fogcast Episode 34: Wicked Treasure and Witch Windows

    Good evening Hikers and welcome back to the Fogcast. On this week's episode I talk with Jenni from Newport about a wide range of topics from uranium glass and Magic the Gathering to eerie childhood memories and strange activity at a local cemetery. Find more of Jenni's work: https://www.threads.com/@plumjenni Wicked treasure stuff: https://linktr.ee/WickedTreasure Substack 1: https://jenniplum.substack.com/ Substack 2: https://themainesoapbox.substack.com/ Poetry: https://www.amazon.com/Maladies-Minor-Keys-poetry-illness-ebook/dp/B071L5L8V5 If you enjoy the show please leave us a rating. New episodes of the Fogcast go up every Monday. Become a Lantern Holder on Patreon to gain access to ad free episodes a day early, as well as digital content and the Lantern Logbook. Visit acadiaafterdark.com for more horror from the foggy coast of Maine. Keep those lanterns lit and stay safe out there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 30m
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Welcome to Acadia After Dark, where the shadows of Maine come alive with tales of mystery, history, and the supernatural. From the fog‑soaked pines to the rocky coastline, Maine holds stories that don’t stay quiet. Acadia After Dark dives into local folklore, haunted history, and real unexplained encounters — all told by people who were raised in these woods. Join your host, Reverend Redbeard, as we explore the hidden corners of this enchanting landscape, uncovering the legends and lore that haunt its woods, coasts, and skies. From ghost stories and cryptid sightings to forgotten histories and eerie encounters, Acadia After Dark is your guide to the unknown. Podcasts, investigations, and atmospheric horror come together to illuminate the shadows of the Pine Tree State. Whether you're a believer in the supernatural or just love a good horror story, Acadia After Dark promises to thrill, chill, and captivate. Subscribe now and embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Acadia's nocturnal mysteries. Produced and published by Acadia After Dark L.L.C., an independent Maine‑based studio dedicated to dark folklore, haunted history, and atmospheric audio storytelling. Keep your lantern lit, stay safe out there and remember—some stories are best told after dark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Christian Leathers
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    68
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Christian Leathers
  • Show Website
    Acadia After Dark

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